Aryaloka String Quartet Concert

Diversity and Inclusion: The Four Worlds of the String Quartet

An Afternoon with the Aryaloka String Quartet — March 10, 3pm

Four players, four composers, four quartets, four worlds. All connected by interwoven threads, invigorating explorations of sound, form, rhythm, texture, mood, drama… Beethoven, Caroline Shaw, Haydn, Astor Piazzola. Each one pushing the boundaries in their musings. The stormy, wild and unpredictable Beethoven; Shaw (inspired by Haydn in this case), as if in a hymn or a dream; Haydn, despite being close in time to the Beethoven, utterly different, charming, morose, playful; and Piazzola, giving us the limits of the tango dance form, a narrative of street encounters and cabaret.

Continuing its mission to present unlikely juxtapositions of quartet works, the Aryaloka Quartet invites you to hear this marvelous playing out (pun intended) of diversity and inclusion. Four worlds. But, in the end, one world.

Doors at 2:30pm, concert at 3pm. Light refreshments will be served. All proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders and World Central Kitchen. *Please bring a tip for the musicians.

Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet in c minor, Op. 18:No.4
Caroline Shaw,  Entr’acte
Joseph Haydn, String Quartet in B-flat major, Op 33, No.3 “The Bird"
Astor Piazzolla, Tango Ballet

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Image detail Wassily Kandinsky ‘Painting with Houses’

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The Aryaloka String Quartet of Boston was formed in the mid-2000's by long-time colleagues and friends Beth Welty and Mark Latham, violins; Noralee Walker, viola, and Sandi-Jo Malmon, cello. They are dedicated to bringing the communal experience of chamber music to the wider world, in both smaller, unexpected venues as well as traditional concert halls. Their name comes from the Sanskrit word that means "in the abode of the noble ones." They are honored to dwell in this virtual space - transmitting the works of great composers to their audiences. They especially enjoy crafting programs of classic string quartet literature while championing lesser-known, neglected, or forgotten composers. Click here to visit the Aryaloka String Quartet website.
 

How are we coming together safely?

• If you know you have been exposed to Covid-19 within a five day period of the event’s start-time, we ask that you not attend in-person.*  Stay up-to-date with exposure guidelines here.
• Masks are optional unless otherwise stated. If you have recently recovered from Covid-19, stay up-to-date with CDC guidance here as to when you’re clear to be back in public.*
• If you have cold or flu symptoms, we ask that you do not attend in-person.*
• We have installed new air purifiers with virus-destroying technology!
• There are new cleaning and sanitation protocols.